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Steinberg V. Petta, 739 N. E.: A Case Study

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A. Castro is likely an “owner” of the dog because the injury took place after he allowed the dog inside his house, and took care of Puccini when he gave her a treat and bowl of water. A person is considered an owner of an animal, with or without the permission of the legal owner, if that person voluntarily assumes responsibility of an animal, or exerts a level of control over that animal. Steinberg v. Petta, 501 N.E.2d 1263, 1265-67 (Ill. 1986); Beggs v. Griffith, 913 N.E.2d at 1234; Docherty v. Sadler, 689 N.E.2d at 334. A court will not exclude a person from ownership because of the short contact with that animal. VanPlew v. Riccio, 739 N.E.2d at 1026. Irrespective of the duration with that animal, a person voluntarily assumes responsibility

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